EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Statutory Rules 1983 No.38
Customs (Cinematograph Films) Regulations
(Issued under the authority of the Attorney-General)
The purpose of the accompanying amendments of the Customs (Cinematograph Films) Regulations is to waive the requirement for censorship examination in respect of films imported by organisations of a cultural character, approved by the Attorney-General, for exhibition at events similarly approved, such as recognised film festivals.
Regulation 1 - repeals the existing Parts provision and substitutes a regulation excluding films to which Part III refers from the application of Parts II and IV.
Regulation 2 - inserts a new Part III with the following provisions:
Regulation 28 - provides definitions required for the operation of Part III.
Regulation 29 - prohibits the importation of a film to which Part III applies unless a Permission has been granted.
Regulation 30 - prescribes the procedures governing applications for the grant of a Permission.
Regulation 31 - provides for the grant of a Permission for the importation of a film by an approved organisation for an approved event, subject to specified conditions.
Regulation 32 - provides for the approval by the Attorney-General of organisations and events, having regard to specified criteria.
Regulation 33 - provides for the revocation of approval in certain circumstances.
Regulation 34 - provides for an appeal against adverse decisions of the Attorney-General to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.